54873 ZIP Code, Solon Springs, WI
54873 is a ZIP code in Solon Springs, Wisconsin — mostly in Douglas County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Bayfield County. It covers 265 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54838, 54849 and 54842. 3,056 people live here in 1,371 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $88,359, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 57.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Solon Springs, WI
- County: Douglas County
- Land area: 265 sq mi
- Population: 3,056
- Median household income: $88,359
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,056 |
| Households | 1,371 |
| Median household income | $88,359 |
| Income per person | $45,545 |
| Median age | 57.9 |
| Homeowners | 91.2% |
| Median home value | $253,100 |
| Median rent | $785 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 33.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 7.7% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 25.6% |
| $150–200K | 11.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.0% |
| 10–19 | 6.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 6.4% |
| 35–44 | 8.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 25.2% |
| 65–74 | 19.4% |
| 75+ | 11.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.9% |
| Owned outright | 22.8% |
| Rented | 4.2% |
| Vacant | 51.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.6% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.4% |
Businesses in 54873
60 business establishments with 284 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Retail Trade: 8
- Manufacturing: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54838 — Gordon CDP, WI (8 mi)
- 54849 — Lake Nebagamon village, WI (9.4 mi)
- 54842 (12.8 mi)
- 54820 — Brule CDP, WI (16 mi)
- 54859 — Minong village, WI (16.8 mi)
- 54832 — Drummond CDP, WI (17.2 mi)
- 54864 — Poplar village, WI (18.3 mi)
- 54874 — Superior city, WI (19.2 mi)
Areas that include 54873
- Solon Springs, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bayfield County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Douglas County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Douglas County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Douglas County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Douglas County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in Douglas County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54873 in?
- 54873 is a Solon Springs, WI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54873 in?
- 54873 is mostly in Douglas County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Bayfield County.
- What is the population of 54873?
- About 3,056 people (±257), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,009.
- What is the median household income in 54873?
- $88,359 (±$7,256), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54838 (8 mi, Gordon), 54849 (9.4 mi, Lake Nebagamon), 54842 (12.8 mi), 54820 (16 mi, Brule), 54859 (16.8 mi, Minong) and 54832 (17.2 mi, Drummond).
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